Lincoln Continental Mark III 430 MEL V8 Coupe
280 kW381 PS375 hp1958
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Length
- 5,817 mm
- Displacement
- 7,044 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Lincoln Continental Mark III 7.0 430 MEL V8 coupe sits a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 280 kW (381 PS). The Continental Mark III 7.0 430 MEL V8 pairs rear-wheel drive with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
It opens the Continental Mark III range: of the 2 versions, it has the least power, and the 7.0 430 Super Marauder V8 (298 kW) offers 6% more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,044 cm³ 7.0 l · 430 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,817 mm 229.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,035 mm 80.1 in |
| Height | 1,435 mm 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,327 mm 131.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1958 |
| Generation | Continental Mark III (1958) |
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